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Why Book a Golf Break in South West Ireland

Ireland’s south-west has an array of magnificent golf courses, both on the coast and further inland.

With miles and miles of spectacular scenery, and plenty on offer in addition to the golf, this is a superb holiday destination for both groups and families. Co. Clare and Limerick are home to Trump International Golf Links Doonbeg, as well as Lahinch, Dromoland Castle and Irish Open and future Ryder Cup host Adare Manor. Further south, visitors will find the breathtaking scenery of Killarney, in Co. Kerry.

Visitors to the south-west can also experience the outdoor pursuits on offer, including some top-class fly fishing, as well as the attraction of many cultural and historic landmarks. This area has it all to offer, and as such it will delight all those fortunate enough to visit on a golf holiday.

Golf in South West Ireland

Ireland's golfing gems are divided relatively evenly around its coastline and in its verdant heartlands, but the south west, including the famed Killarney area, stakes a good claim to possessing the most concentrated batch of first class championship venues.

The array of possibilities in the south west is enough for a lifetime of golf tours, but just a few of the established favourites are Ballybunion, Waterville, Tralee, Adare Manor, Killarney and Dooks. This should be enough to have most golfers drooling at the thought, so why not make the dream a reality and experience some of the mind blowing treasures on a golf tour in south west Ireland.

Our guide to playing the best golf courses in South West Ireland.

Ballybunion Golf Club, Co. Kerry

Tralee Golf Club, Co. Kerry

Waterville Golf Links, Co. Kerry

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, Co. Kerry

Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort, Co. Limerick

Best Golf Courses in Killarney and South West Ireland

Ballybunion Golf Club

Balybunion, Co. Kerry

Old course ranked 7th in the Britain & Ireland, designed by Tom Simpson
Located of the Shannon estuary, providing sensational views of the Atlantic Ocean
Tom Watson famously quoted "After playing Ballybunion for the first time, a man would think that the game of golf originated here"
Host to the Irish Open (2000)

Tralee Golf Club

Tralee, Co. Kerry

Current layout opened in 1984, the course was the first in Europe to be designed by Arnold Palmer
Traditional links in style, with undulating fairways and towering dunes
Picturesque views across the course

Waterville Golf Links

Waterville, Co. Kerry

Originally designed by Eddie Hackett in 1973, re-mastered by Tom Fazio
Life size bronze statue of Payne Stewart to commemorate his captaincy
Views across the Ring of Kerry, out to The Atlantic Ocean

Killarney Golf & Fishing Club

Killarney, Co. Kerry

45 hole venue
Host to the 1996 Curtis Cup and 2010 & 2011 Irish Open's
Located in Killarney National Park

Adare Manor Hotel & Golf Resort

Adare, Co. Limerick

Desinged by Tam Fazio
Host venue to the 2027 Ryder Cup
Course has won several awards after recent renovations

Trump International Golf Links

Doonbeg, Co. Clare

Greg Norman's only UK & Ireland course
Sensational views across the Atlantic Ocean
Ranked in the Top 5 Golf Courses in Europe by Golf World Magazine

Where to Stay in Killarney and South West Ireland

Scotts Hotel

Killarney, Co. Kerry

4 star hotel
Very central location in Killarney, close to local amenities
Free underground parking

Muckross Park Hotel & Spa

Killarney, Co. Kerry

5 star hotel
Located in the beautiful setting on Killarney National Park
Onsite AA Rosette winning Yew Tree Restaurant
Award winning spa with Vitality Pool and Thermal Area

Meadowlands Hotel

Tralee, Co. Kerry

4 star hotel
Located a mile from the city centre on the Wild Atlantic Way
Great selection of locally sourced food in the Móinéar Restaurant

Killarney Court Hotel

Killarney, Co. Kerry

3 star hotel
10 minute walk to Killarney town centre
Onsite traditional Irish pub

Things to do in Killarney and South West Ireland

Nightlife

Killarney and the South West have a great selection of relaxed traditional Irish pubs and live music venues!

Killarney Grand (Live Music)
Murphys (Traditional Irish Pub)
Kingdom Comedy Club (Comedy Club)
The Lane Cafe Bar (Cocktail Bar)
McSorleys (Nightclub)
John M. Reidy (Sweetshop Pub)

Restaurants

Fresh seafood from the North Altantic is popular in many of the restaurants in the area!

Bricin, Killarney (Local Cuisine)
The Porterhouse Gastropub, Killarney (Steakhouse)
Smugglers Inn, Waterville (Seafood)
Murphy Brownes, Killarney (Local Cuisine)
The Fish Box, Dingle (Seafood)
Rozzers, Aghadoe Heights (Fine Dining Irish Cuisine)

Activities

The rolling countryside and rich history of Killarney and the South West mean there is a wide selection of off the course activities!

Ring of Kerry (Scenic Drive)
Killarney National Park (National Park)
Dingle Distillery (Tour)
Dingle Peninsula (Scenic Drive)
Skellig Michael (Island Day Trip)
Killarney Brewing Company (Tour)

Suggested Golf Breaks in Killarney and South West Ireland

Customer Favourite

1 Night, 2 Rounds

Bed & Breakfast at Meadowlands Hotel

1 Round at Dooks Golf Club
1 Round at Ring of Kerry Golf Club

Travel Expert Recommended

2 Nights, 3 Rounds

Bed & Breakfast at Scotts Hotel Killarney

1 Round at Mahony's Point, Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
1 Round at Dooks Golf Club
1 Round at Killeen Course, Killarney Golf & Fishing Club

Signature Tour

5 Nights, 5 Rounds

Bed & Breakfast at Scotts Hotel

1 Round at Old Course, Ballybunion Golf Club
1 Round at Waterville Golf Links
1 Round at Tralee Golf Club
1 Round at Killeen Course, Killarney Golf & Fishing Club
1 Round at Dooks Golf Club